Virgin of the Perpetual Relief of Almoradi

Marian Invocation of Almoradí (Comunitat Valenciana)

The Blessed Virgin of Perpetuo Socorro is the patron of Almoradí, the municipality of La Vega Baja del Segura, reconstructed after the earthquake of 1829. In May 1919, the Marquis of Ríoflorido donated to the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle the current painting, painted in gold bread and tempere by the Alcoyan painter Miguel Abad Miró in 1944. The donation fulfilled a family promise: in 1918, the son of the Marquis, José Carlos, fell seriously ill with pleurship at two years of age; his mother promised to make known this advocation if the child healed, and so it happened. The 29 May 1919 The solemn Mass of Entonization was held and the Archicofradry of Perpetual Relief was founded. In 1945Pope Pius XII signed the official appointment of the patron.

Main data

Origin and history

The Blessed Virgin of Perpetuo Socorro is the patron of Almoradí, the municipality of La Vega Baja del Segura, reconstructed after the earthquake of 1829. In May 1919, the Marquis of Ríoflorido donated to the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle the current painting, painted in gold bread and tempere by the Alcoyan painter Miguel Abad Miró in 1944. The donation fulfilled a family promise: in 1918, the son of the Marquis, José Carlos, fell seriously ill with pleurship at two years of age; his mother promised to make known this advocation if the child healed, and so it happened. The 29 May 1919 The solemn Mass of Entonization was held and the Archicofradry of Perpetual Relief was founded. In 1945Pope Pius XII signed the official appointment of the patron.

Image and sanctuary

The image - picture of iconic style - is venerated in the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle of Almoradí. In 1969On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Archicofradía, she was solemnly crowned and received the honorary title of Mayor of the Villa.

Canonical coronation: 1969 (exact date to be verified).

Sponsorship and coronation

Patrona de Almoradi (pontifical appointment of Pius XII, 1945). Solemnly crowned in 1969 and appointed Mayor of the Villa.

Party and devotion

The employers' parties are held at last weekend of June.

Link to the Rosary

The icon of the Perpetual Relief shows Mary as a protective mother who intercede before Christ. The devotion in Almoradi includes the prayer of the Rosary, especially during the novena patron.